A possible utility fire broke out underground in Astoria Thursday afternoon, causing evacuations in the area, fire officials said.
The fire started about 2:45 p.m. on 36th Street near 24th Avenue, according to the FDNY. No injuries have been reported, but nearby homes have been evacuated as a precaution.
The cause of the flames, which were coming up through the sidewalk, may be from an underground transformer, according to ABC New York,
Con Edison has been called to the scene to investigate.
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